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Musolino AM, Tei M, De Rose C, Buonsenso D, Supino MC, Zampogna S, Staiano A, Raponi M, Amendolea A, Colacino V, Gori L, Manganaro A, Ricci R, D'Inzeo V, Grosso S, Villani A, Agostiniani R. Pediatric ultrasound practice in Italy: an exploratory survey. Ital J Pediatr 2024; 50:114. [PMID: 38853266 PMCID: PMC11163714 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-024-01680-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this exploratory survey is to describe the current state of US (ultrasound) technique across different pediatric settings nationwide. METHODS A questionnaire was emailed to all members of the Italian Society of Pediatrics, including pediatric residents. The survey was open from December 2021 to March 2022. RESULTS There were 1098 respondents. Seven hundred and seven pediatricians (84.1%) reported any use of US, while 51 (44.3%) residents denied it. The majority of participants (n = 956, 87.1%) reported to have a US machine available within the department, mostly cart-based (n = 516, 66.9%) and provided from 1 to 5 years prior to the survey (n = 330, 42.8%). Lung and neonatal cerebral regions were the most frequently scanned (n = 289, 18.7% and n = 218, 14.1%, respectively). The suspicion of pneumonia or respiratory distress represented the main reasons for performing US in emergency room (n = 390, 78% and n = 330, 66%, respectively). The majority of family pediatricians reported to scan lung and kidney/urinary tract regions (n = 30, 16.9%, and n = 23,12.9%, respectively). Regarding US training, the majority of respondents (n = 358, 34.6%) declared an experience-based education, with a deficient certification enabling the use of US in 71.6% (n = 552) of cases. The most common barriers included the lack of a well-defined training program (n = 627, 57.1%), unavailability of the US machine (n = 196, 17.9%) and legal responsibility concern (n = 175, 15.9%). CONCLUSIONS Despite the growing interest on pediatric US nationally, significant barriers still limit widespread adoption. These obstacles may be addressed through the dissemination of a specific US education plan and providing additional resources.
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- Anna Maria Musolino
- Unit of Emergency Pediatrics, Department of Emergency, Admission and General Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Clinical Pediatrics, Department of Mother and Child, Siena University Hospital, Viale Bracci 16, Siena, 53100, Italy.
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Emergency Pediatrics, Department of Emergency, Admission and General Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Department Pediatrics, Hospital of Crotone President of SIMEUP (Italian Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Urgency), Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", President of SIP (Italian Society of Pediatric), Naples, Italy
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- Management and Diagnostic Innovations and Clinical Pathways Research Area, Medical Directorate, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, 00165, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, Pisa, 56100, Italy
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- Pathology and Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology and Heart and Lung Transplant, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Clinical Pediatrics, Department of Mother and Child, Siena University Hospital, Viale Bracci 16, Siena, 53100, Italy
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- Unit of General Pediatrics, Department of Emergency, Admission and General Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, San Jacopo Hospital, Via Ciliegiole 97, 51100, Pistoia, Italy
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Park Y, Han J, Leikin S, Díaz-Gómez JL. Essential Point-of-Care Ultrasound Insights for 2024. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2024; 45:22-28. [PMID: 38081554 DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2023.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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To assess point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in 2024, we should start by defining its expanded scope and integration into general and specialty practice. Clinicians should abide by the evolving evidence for POCUS utilization and patient outcomes different from mortality and morbidity, especially as there are notable advancements in handheld ultrasound technology with a clear shift from capability to portability. To reduce diagnostic errors, POCUS practitioners need a holistic framework that accounts for known and new applications. Defining the POCUS scope of practices, proper training, and innovation, like artificial intelligence, can play a bigger role in mitigating diagnostic errors as we move forward.
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- Yangseon Park
- Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston, TX
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- Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston, TX
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- Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston, TX.
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Lee JY, Conlon TW, Fraga MV, Bauer AJ, Soni NJ, Chen AE, Kaplan SL. Identifying commonalities in definition and governance of point-of-care ultrasound within statements from medical organizations in the United States: A scoping review for a shared understanding. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2023; 51:1622-1630. [PMID: 37850556 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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This scoping review analyzed statements from 22 medical organizations in the United States to identify commonalities in the definition and governance of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). A total of 41 statements were included. The review found that the most commonly used elements in defining POCUS were "focused," "bedside," and "patient care." In terms of governance, consistent requirements included specific training programs, documentation in medical records, continuous quality assurance, and standards for credentialing and privileging. These findings suggest the existence of essential commonalities that could facilitate communication and the development of standardized POCUS programs in the future.
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- Jeong-Yong Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Thyroid Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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European recommendations on practices in pediatric neuroradiology: consensus document from the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR), European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) and European Union of Medical Specialists Division of Neuroradiology (UEMS). Pediatr Radiol 2023; 53:159-168. [PMID: 36063184 PMCID: PMC9816178 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-022-05479-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Pediatric neuroradiology is a subspecialty within radiology, with possible pathways to train within the discipline from neuroradiology or pediatric radiology. Formalized pediatric neuroradiology training programs are not available in most European countries. We aimed to construct a European consensus document providing recommendations for the safe practice of pediatric neuroradiology. We particularly emphasize imaging techniques that should be available, optimal site conditions and facilities, recommended team requirements and specific indications and protocol modifications for each imaging modality employed for pediatric neuroradiology studies. The present document serves as guidance to the optimal setup and organization for carrying out pediatric neuroradiology diagnostic and interventional procedures. Clinical activities should always be carried out in full agreement with national provisions and regulations. Continued education of all parties involved is a requisite for preserving pediatric neuroradiology practice at a high level.
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Lobo MJCD, Tavares SCCNM, Pereira de Almeida RP. Point of care prehospital ultrasound in Basic Emergency Services in Portugal. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e847. [PMID: 36189415 PMCID: PMC9489087 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and Aims The Point of Care Ultrasound and Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound in Resource‐Limited Settings are differentiated diagnostic methods using ultrasound, essential in urgent patients screening, allowing better guidance in the diagnostic process and therapeutic approach. This study intends to observe the impact of these techniques in two Basic Emergency Services (SUB) in Portugal. Methods A longitudinal study was carried out in two remote locations in Portugal (SUB N and SUB S). Data were collected by trained radiographers in each location, and a total of 972 exams were considered. Imaging findings were documented by exam type, the exam normality and the resolution after exam. χ2 and Cramer's V tests were performed to check significant correlations between the variables. Results Regarding the type of echographic findings, 289 (29.7%) were considered normal, 628 (64.6%) were classified as abnormal and 55 (5.7%) were considered inconclusive. As for the type of resolution, 58% had local resolution, 24% were referred to a hospital emergency service and 18% referred to ambulatory care. Regarding the Location versus Resolution after exam versus Findings variables, it was verified a stronger statistically significant association for the exams considered “Abnormal” (Cramer's V = 0.414; p < 0.001). In the variables Location versus Findings versus Resolution after exam, it was verified a stronger statistical significance for “Referral to Ambulatory” (Cramer V = 0.443; p < 0.001) although Referral for Hospital (Cramer V = 0.252; p = 0.003) or Local Resolution (Cramer V = 0.252; p < 0.001) also had a moderate association strength. Conclusion Ultrasonography is a useful diagnostic tool for patients screening, having an influence on patient management in remote settings. Given the limited literature in Portugal about this matter, further research and literature will be needed to support and complement the results of this study.
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- Manuel José Cruz Duarte Lobo
- Local Health Unit of the Northeast (ULSNE), International Society of Clinical Ultrasound (SIEC), Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Portuguese Association (APIMR), International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) Bragança Portugal
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- Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Department, Center for Studies and Development in Health (CES) University of Algarve, Portugal, CHCR ‐ Compreensive Health Research Center, Évora ‐ Portugal. APIMR (Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Portuguese Assciation) Faro Portugal
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A Healthcare Physician Can Be Trained to Perform Intestinal Ultrasound in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2022; 74:e143-e147. [PMID: 35262517 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Training healthcare physicians to perform intestinal ultrasound (IUS) during outpatient visits with equal accuracy as radiologists could improve clinical management of IBD patients. We aimed to assess whether a healthcare-physician can be trained to perform IUS, with equal accuracy compared with experienced radiologists in children with iBD, and to assess inter-observer agreement. METHODS Consecutive children, 6 to 18 years with IBD or suspicion of IBD, who underwent ileo-colonoscopy were enrolled. iUS was performed independently by a trained healthcare-physician and a radiologist in 1 visit. Training existed of an international training curriculum for IUS. Operators were blinded for each other's IUS, and for the ileocolonoscopy. Difference in accuracy of IUS by the healthcare-physician and radiologist was assessed using areas under the ROC curve (AUROC). Inter-observer variability was assessed in terminal ileum (TI), transverse colon (TC) and descending-colon (DC), for disease activity (ie, bowel wall thickness [BWT] >2 mm with hyperaemia or fat-proliferation, or BWT >3 mm). RESULTS We included 73 patients (median age 15, interquartile range [IQR]:13-17, 37 [51%] female, 43 [58%] with Crohn disease). AUROC ranged between 0.71 and 0.81 for the healthcare-physician and between 0.67 and 0.79 for radiologist (P > 0.05). Inter-observer agreement for disease activity per segment was moderate (K: 0.58 [SE: 0.09], 0.49 [SE: 0.12], 0.52 [SE: 0.11] respectively for TI, TC, and DC). CONCLUSIONS A healthcare- physician can be trained to perform IUS in children with IBD with comparable diagnostic accuracy as experienced radiologists. The interobserver agreement is moderate. Our findings support the usage of IUS in clinical management of children with IBD.
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Arthurs OJ, van Rijn RR, Stafrace S, Rosendahl K. Point-of-care ultrasound: reply to Andronikou et al. and Györgyi et al. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:610-611. [PMID: 34559279 PMCID: PMC8461436 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05183-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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- Owen J. Arthurs
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH UK ,UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK ,NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre, London, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Emma Children’s Hospital–Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar ,Weill Cornell Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway ,The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Aichhorn L, Küng E, Schwaberger B. Neonatologist performed lung ultrasound: NPLUS-proposal for a consistent ultrasound terminology. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:1007672. [PMID: 36866083 PMCID: PMC9971559 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.1007672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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- Lukas Aichhorn
- Division of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care & Neuropaediatrics, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care & Neuropaediatrics, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Establishing a risk assessment framework for point-of-care ultrasound. Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:1449-1457. [PMID: 34846557 PMCID: PMC8964607 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-04324-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UNLABELLED Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) refers to the use of portable ultrasound (US) applications at the bedside, performed directly by the treating physician, for either diagnostic or procedure guidance purposes. It is being rapidly adopted by traditionally non-imaging medical specialties across the globe. Recent international evidence-based guidelines on POCUS for critically ill neonates and children were issued by the POCUS Working Group of the European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC). Currently there are no standardized national or international guidelines for its implementation into clinical practice or even the training curriculum to monitor quality assurance. Further, there are no definitions or methods of POCUS competency measurement across its varied clinical applications. CONCLUSION The Hippocratic Oath suggests medical providers do no harm to their patients. In our continued quest to uphold this value, providers seeking solutions to clinical problems must often weigh the benefit of an intervention with the risk of harm to the patient. Technologies to guide diagnosis and medical management present unique considerations when assessing possible risk to the patient. Frequently risk extends beyond the patient and impacts providers and the institutions in which they practice. POCUS is an emerging technology increasingly incorporated in the care of children across varied clinical specialties. Concerns have been raised by clinical colleagues and regulatory agencies regarding appropriate POCUS use and oversight. We present a framework for assessing the risk of POCUS use in pediatrics and suggest methods of mitigating risk to optimize safety and outcomes for patients, providers, and institutions. WHAT IS KNOWN • The use POCUS by traditionally non-imaging pediatric specialty physicians for both diagnostic and procedural guidance is rapidly increasing. • Although there are international guidelines for its indications, currently there is no standardized guidance on its implementation in clinical practice. WHAT IS NEW • Although standards for pediatric specialty-specific POCUS curriculum and training to competency have not been defined, POCUS is likely to be most successfully incorporated in clinical care when programmatic infrastructural elements are present. • Risk assessment is a forward-thinking process and requires an imprecise calculus that integrates considerations of the technology, the provider, and the context in which medical care is delivered. Medicolegal considerations vary across countries and frequently change, requiring providers and institutions to understand local regulatory requirements and legal frameworks to mitigate the potential risks of POCUS.
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Andronikou S, Otero HJ, Belard S, Heuvelings CC, Ruby LC, Grobusch MP. Radiologists should support non-radiologist point-of-care ultrasonography in children: a case for involvement and collaboration. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:604-607. [PMID: 34559280 PMCID: PMC8475878 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05185-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Savvas Andronikou
- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401, Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. .,Department of Radiology, The Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA ,Department of Radiology, The Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Immunology and Critical Care Medicine, Charité – Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany ,Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam Infection & Immunity, Amsterdam Public Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Immunology and Critical Care Medicine, Charité – Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam Infection & Immunity, Amsterdam Public Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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The European Society of Paediatric Radiology's position statement on point-of-care ultrasound. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:608-609. [PMID: 35059783 PMCID: PMC8776388 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05184-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Point-of-care ultrasonography in paediatrics: reply to Parri et al. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:1273-1274. [PMID: 33929565 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05078-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Parri N, Berant R, Giacalone M, Corsini I, Titomanlio L, Connolly J, Kwan C, Teng D. Point-of-care ultrasonography in pediatrics. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:1271-1272. [PMID: 33909085 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05077-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Niccolò Parri
- Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center, Meyer University Children's Hospital, viale Gaetano Pieraccini, 24, 50139, Florence, Italy.
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- Emergency Department, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center, Meyer University Children's Hospital, viale Gaetano Pieraccini, 24, 50139, Florence, Italy
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- Division of Neonatology, Careggi University Hospital of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, University of Paris, APHP Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France
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- Great North Trauma and Emergency Care Centre, Newcastle, UK
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Cohen Children's Medical Center - Northwell Health, NY, USA
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Bigio J, Kohli M, Klinton JS, MacLean E, Gore G, Small PM, Ruhwald M, Weber SF, Jha S, Pai M. Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound for pulmonary tuberculosis: A systematic review. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0251236. [PMID: 33961639 PMCID: PMC8104425 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The advent of affordable, portable ultrasound devices has led to increasing interest in the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for the detection of pulmonary TB (PTB). We undertook a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS for PTB. Five databases were searched for articles published between January 2010 and June 2020. Risk of bias was assessed using QUADAS-2. Data on sensitivity and specificity of individual lung ultrasound findings were collected, with variable reference standards including PCR and sputum smear microscopy. Six of 3,919 reviewed articles were included: five in adults and one in children, with a total sample size of 564. Studies had high risk of bias in many domains. In adults, subpleural nodule and lung consolidation were the lung ultrasound findings with the highest sensitivities, ranging from 72.5% to 100.0% and 46.7% to 80.4%, respectively. Only one study reported specificity data. Variability in sensitivity may be due to variable reference standards or may imply operator dependence. There is insufficient evidence to judge the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS for PTB. There is also no consensus on the optimal protocols for acquiring and analysing POCUS images for PTB. New studies which minimise potential sources of bias are required to further assess the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS for PTB.
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- Jacob Bigio
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
- McGill International TB Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- McGill International TB Centre, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- McGill International TB Centre, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- McGill International TB Centre, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Renaissance School of Medicine at SUNY, Stony Brook, NY, United States of America
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- Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
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- McGill International TB Centre, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Kwee TC, Kwee RM. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS): An opportunity for radiologists to improve patient care? Eur J Radiol 2021; 139:109690. [PMID: 33823372 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Thomas C Kwee
- Medical Imaging Center, Department of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiology, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen/Sittard/Geleen, the Netherlands
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